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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 1,013.27 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 1,013.27 and 432.11 is: 647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 1,013.27 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/1,013.27 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 1,013.27 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 437,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,844.10/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.58

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